The Tea Lace Doily is from the Spring Catalogue. I stamped directly onto the doily using Basic Grey. I think the best adhesive for the doilies is Glue Dots. I tired the Tombow Multi-purpose adhesive but it showed the hexagon shape through the doily so I won't use that again.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Isn't the Two by Two stamp cute? On Saturday I attended a baby shower for a friend and I made her this card. I used Black Stazon Ink so when I was colouring in the image with the markers the image wouldn't smudge. And the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder is the best background for this card!

Also gave her this cute Diaper Owl Cake. It was really easy to make and a very interesting way to give a friend some diapers, wash cloths, hooded towel and bib!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The RMHC stamp set Moving Forward is perfect for baby cards! I made this one for a stamping friend who had a baby before Christmas. I think the Silver Glimmer paper really helps the image pop on this one. I'm going to try using the Silver Glimmer Paper more since this year is Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Sale-A-Bration starts today! Click the links below to check out how you can earn free and exclusive product but only until March 22, 2013!

You may choose any one product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure for every $60 you spend. This year's offering includes exclusive stamp sets and accessories, as well as a selection of catalogue stamp sets, digital content CDs, ribbon, buttons, and even an embossing folder! Now, more than ever, there's something for everyone!
View the Sale-A-Bration brochure here. See available My Digital Studio products here.

Sale-A-Bration + Stampin' Up!'s 25th anniversary = the best time to host a Stampin' Up! party!

Get FREE Silver Glimmer Paper when you host a $200 workshop!*

Get a FREE hostess bundle when you host a $525 workshop!*

Hostess Bundle Details:
The Hostess Bundle includes

Madison Avenue Stamp Set (wood- or clear-mount)

Sycamore Street Designer Series Paper

Sycamore Street Ribbon & Button Pack

*Offers are not incremental (i.e., a hostess does not receive two packages of Glimmer Paper for a $400 workshop or two bundles for a $1,050 workshop). Offer is valid on all order types, including orders from your Online Store. Customers will be prompted to select their free item with a qualifying order. You will be required to use one of the following item numbers for your free bundle:

If you like the Carry On Hostess set you need to either host a workshop or place a $200 order to earn this for free! And because it is now Sale-A-Bration time you will also earn 3 SAB products for free! And today is new download day too. Make sure to place your order today either online or with me!

If you have the clear Carry On stamp set then it is really easy to stamp the words all together properly. I used one clear block and put both the Keep Calm and the Eat A Cupcake on the same block lined up the way you'd like them to be. Stamp using Versamark and then heat emboss using Pewter Embossing Powder. The final step is to use the Window Framelit to cut out the image.

Single stamps won't be sent in our typical cases or packaging. They'll be packaged in cello bags. If you'd like a case for your stamp, you can buy our Clear-Mount Stamp Cases that come in packs of four (item 119105).

These single stamps are available in clear-mount only.

The stamps won't come with a Clear-Mount Block, and you'll need to buy a block separately if you don't already have one. The recommended block sizes can be found on the flyer.

There's no limit on how many pieces you can buy.

These stamps are only available through March 31, 2013, so get them while you can!

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Introducing Paper Pumpkin . . .
I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out
creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper
fun.
I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the
inside:
All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable
projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!
Paper Pumpkin
by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can
enjoy!

A FREE GIFT IN YOUR VERY FIRST KIT
The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic "D" block!

TO GET STARTED

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program now by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click "Get It." If you are my customer, please be sure to choose me - Amanda Farlinger as your demonstrator during the ordering process. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month!Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

Each month you'll receive a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more!

Everything is color-coordinated, measured, and cut just for you!

Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.

Each kit takes about 30 minutes to complete. A luscious, creativity escape.

Stampin' Up! will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.

You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. For example, if you sign up on May 10th, Stampin' Up! will send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, they'll send your first kit around June 15th.

A Paper Pumpkin membership is $24.95 per month (and shipping is included!)

There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You also have the option to skip a month if you want.

FEELING LIKE YOU DON'T WANT TO COMMIT?
Starting in early March, Stampin' Up! will offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month. See the Try It Kit below.

I'm very excited to introduce Stampin' Up!'s new, very manly stamping kit: the Dude, You're Welcome! kit.
Some guys don't always have the easiest time expressing themselves, but with the Dude, You're Welcome! kit, they'll have

Four wood-mount stamps (double-mounted) with the perfect sentiment for every occasion

Twelve 4" x 6" postcards in four different (manly) colors

Twelve gray envelopes

A Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

An instructional guide (for the most novice stamper!)

Basically, the kit includes everything a dude needs to create the perfect manly card that any woman would adore, all packaged in an appropriately masculine box. Place your order online or contact me today! And you have to watch this video:

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Stampin' Up!'s leadership was this past weekend. I wasn't able to attend but I did spend a lot of time stalking the forums, Facebook and Twitter for news! And now I want to share that news with you!

This year marks Stampin' Up!'s 25th Anniversary and they have kicked off the celebration with the Best of 25 Years Stamps! Once a month there will be a new collection of some of our favourite stamp images combined into 12 new sets. Even better, along with some great classic images, each “Best of” set will also include a never-before-seen image! Each set will be $17.95. View January's set Best Of Birthdays!

Some things to remember:

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $17.95

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.

All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

BONUS:As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February we’re including a collector’s card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $17.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.
~ Amanda

Friday, January 11, 2013

I saw this beautiful card on Debbie Henderson's blog and made it for a sweet little girl's birthday! I love the chevron pattern on the card base and the little flowers with pearls so I just had to case her card!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

For a limited time only - 2 great Valentine's deals! Whether you want to send a sweet little treat or a beautiful cards to your Valentines this year, Stampin' Up! has 2 options available only until January 21, 2013!

Flags are hot in paper crafting right now! And with the new Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies and stamp set Stampin' Up! has made it easy. To make this card quick and easy you stamp the 3 images onto Whisper White card stock, punch out using the Big Shot and Hearts a Flutter Framelits dies, and then attach 2 Stampin' Dimensionals to each flag. Next place two Designer Printed Brads on the card and wrap Whisper White Baker's Twine around each brad to start the banner. To finish up place the flags along the Baker's Twine and stamp your greeting! Easy and Quick!

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

I'm in love with the new Cloudy Day embossing folder! It's part of the Sunshine and Sprinkles suit. And it works perfectly with the air balloon from the Moving Forward - the Ronald McDonald House Charities stamp set! Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to RMHC when you purchase the Moving Forward Stamp Set!

Did you notice the ribbons and the button? It's a little sneak peak from Sale-A-Bration!! Sale-A-Bration starts on January 22!! It's the best time of the year! I have dates available for you to host a workshop or class just contact me today!

The NEW Stampin' Up! Spring Catalogue is packed full of new product and ideas for year round use! And you can save money with new bundles, view them on page 2 of the catalogue. You can also view the carry-over items from the Holiday Catalogue on page 36. Also don't forget to check out the NEW digital content for My Digital Studio 2! To place your order you can do so online or contact me!

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